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Monastic Spirit of Balm

ByAdam Tate

Klosterfrau MelissengeistMonastic Spirit of Balm Tradition: Western (German) Source / Author: Traditional Patent Medicine Herb Name BalmElecampaneAngelicaGingerGentianCinnamonClove GalangalBlack PepperNutmegSenna leafCardamon Latin Melissa officinalis Inula helenium Angelica archangelica Zingiber officinalis Gentiana luteaCinnamonum zeylanicum Eugenia caryophyllusAlpina officinarumPiper nigrumMyristica fragransCassia angustifoliaElettaria cardamomum Amount 55 grams 70 grams ea. 32 grams 28 grams ea. 7 grams 3 1⁄2 grams…

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Philonium Persicum

ByAdam Tate

Philonium Persicum Philon’s Persian Antidote Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Mesue Herb Name White Henbane seedWhite PepperOpiumLemnian EarthHematite SaffronPellitoryIndian SpikenardCastoreumPearlAmberZedoaryElecampaneTroches of RamichCamphor Latin Hyoscyamus albaPiper albumOpiumTerra LemniaHaematitumCrocus sativusAnacyclus pyrethrumNardostachys jatamansiCastoreum MargaritaSuccinumCurcuma zedoariaInula heleniumTroschisci RamicCamphora Amount 2 drams ea. 10 drams ea. 5 drams ea. 1 dram ea. 1 scruple Preparation: With three times their…

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Antidote for Cold Kidneys and to Excite Libido (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Antidotum ad Frigiditatem Renem & Excitandam LibidinemAntidote for Cold Kidneys and to Excite Libido Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) Herb Name OrchisElecampaneBlack PepperWild ParsleyBalsam tree resinCinnamonGingerEuphorbiumSilerNiterRocket seedSkink tailSavoryMarjoramLeek seedCoriander seedWatercressMustard seedHoney Latin Orchis spp.Inula heleniumPiper nigrumPetroselinum agreste Commiphora opobalsamum Cinnamonum zeylanicumZingiber officinalisEuphorbium resiniferaSiler montanumPotassium nitrateEruca sativaScincusSatureja montanaOreganum marjoranaAllium porrumCoriandrum…

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Decoction of Horehound

ByAdam Tate

Decoction of Horehound Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name HorehoundElecampaneColtsfootLicorice Latin Marrubium vulgare Inula helenium Tussilago farfara Glycyrrhiza glabra Amount 1 oz. ea. Preparation: Decoct them in 1 quart of water for 10 minutes, strain. In later times, one- quarter of an ounce of Ammonium Carbonate, and 1 oz. of Brandy was added to…

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AntiAsthmatic Syrup (D’Aquin)

ByAdam Tate

Anti-Asthmatic Syrup Tradition: Western Source / Author: D’Aquin Herb Name BarleyButterburParsley rootElecampaneFennel rootLicoriceRaisins DateJujubeSebestenColtsfootLungwortHyssopHorehoundMaidenhairAniseedCotton seedColtsfoot flowerCatsfoot Latin Hordeum vulgare Petasites vulgaris Petroselinum crispum Inula helenium Foeniculum vulgare Glycyrrhiza glabra Vitis vinifera Diospyros lotus Ziziphus jujuba Cordia spp Tussilago farfara Pulmonaria officinalis Hyssopus officinale Marrubium vulgare Adiantum capillus-veneris Pimpinella anisum Gossypium herbaceum Tussilago farfara Antennaria dioica…

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Traumatic Decoction (Pharmacopoeia Pauperum)

ByAdam Tate

Traumatic Decoction Tradition: Western Source / Author: Pharmacopoeia Pauperum, 1718 Herb Name AgrimonyGround IvyScabiousColtsfootHyssopLicoriceElecampane Latin Agrimonia eupatoria Glechoma hederacea Scabiosa arvensis Tussilago farfara Hyssopus officinale Glycyrrhiza glabra Inula helenium Amount 4 handfuls 2 handfuls ea. 1 handful4 oz.1 oz. Preparation: Boil in sufficient water to 1 Gallon Function: Clears Heat, moves Blood, promotes Healing, strengthens…

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Decoction of Elecampane and Rue

ByAdam Tate

Decoction of Elecampane and Rue Tradition: Western Source / Author: School of Salerno Herb Name ElecampaneRue Latin Inula helenium Ruta graveolens Amount equal parts Preparation: Form a standard Decoction Function: Clears Wind, strengthens the Stomach and Bowels Use: 1. Inguinal Hernia Dose: 2–3 cupfuls daily Cautions: None noted Modifications: Back to DECOCTIONSBack to FORMULASHow to…

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Decoction to Strengthen the Lungs

ByAdam Tate

Decoction to Strengthen the Lungs Tradition: Western Source / Author: Herb Name ElecampaneFigsLicoriceComfreyColtsfoot flower Latin Inula heleniumFicus carica Glycyrrhiza glabra Symphytum officinale Tussilago farfara Amount 2 drams 2 1 dram ea. 1 pugil Preparation: Prepare a standard Decoction Function: strengthens the Lungs, stops Cough and Wheezing Use: 1. Chronic Cough2. Wheezing3. Breathlessness associated with Lung…

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Antidote for Wind and Cold (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Antidotum, quod Facit ad Flatuositatem & Frigiditatem Antidote for Wind and Cold Tradition: Western, Unani Source / Author: Nicholas Alexandrinus (Medici Graeci, 1541) Herb Name GingerHyssopWhite PepperBlack PepperParsley seedSilerElecampaneLong PepperAmeosAniseedFennel seedHoney Latin Zingiber officinalisHyssopus officinalePiper nigrumPiper nigrumPetroselinum crispumSiler trilobum Inula heleniumPiper longumAmmi majusPimpinella anisumFoeniculum vulgareMel Amount 4 drams ea. 2 drams ea. qs Preparation: Powder…

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Wine for Edema

ByAdam Tate

Wine for Edema Tradition: Western Source / Author: Riverius (Opera Medica, 1737) Herb Name ElecampaneCelery rootFennel rootOrris rootValerianGentianAsarumSquill Elder root barkSassafras woodWormwoodAgrimonyGermanderMaidenhairCentauryBroom flowersParsley seedDill seedAmeos seedCinnamonIndian Spikenard Latin Inula heleniumApium graveolensFoeniculum vulgareIris germanicaValeriana officinalisGentiana luteaAsarum europeumScilla maritimaSambucus nigraLaurus sassafrasArtemisia absinthumAgrimonia eupatoriaTeucrium chamaedrysAdiantum capillus-venerisCentaurium erythraeaCytisus scopariusPetroselinum crispumAnethum graveolensAmmi majusCinnamonum zeylanicumNardostachys jatamansi Amount 1 1⁄2 oz. ea….

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Electuarium Acharistum (Nicholas)

ByAdam Tate

Electuarium Acharistum Tradition: Western Source / Author: Nicholas Myrepsus Herb Name CostusGalbanumCelery seedImmature DateHyssopLinseedCinnamonIndian SpikenardRed CoralSaffron Balsam woodCassia pulpCassia WoodCalamusRhaponticumMyrrh StoraxOpopanaxBdelliumGum AmmoniacGall Celtic SpikenardSouthernwoodAcorusSyrian SumacSquill Bay leafAniseedPsylliumBasil seedCarrot seedLovage seedFennel seedWhite Poppy seedBlack PepperWhite PepperLong PepperElecampaneBlack Hellebore, preparedGinger Latin Saussurea lappaFerula spp.Apium graveolensDiospyros lotusHyssopus officinaleLinium usitatissimumCinnamonum zeylanicum Nardostachys jatamansiCorallum rubrum Crocus sativusCommiphora opobalsamumCassia fistulaCinnamonum cassiaAcorus…

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Decoction for Cough (Gabelhover)

ByAdam Tate

Decoction for Cough Tradition: Western Source / Author: Gabelhover Herb Name HyssopSageElecampaneLicoriceAniseedFennel seedRoses Latin Hyssopus officinale Salvia officinalis Inula helenium Glycyrrhiza glabra Pimpinella anisum Foeniculum vulgare Rosa gallica Amount 1 handful ea. Preparation: Decoct in water. Function: clears Cold Phlegm, stops Cough Use: 1. Cough2. Bronchitis3. Shortness of Breath4. Pleurisy5. Wheezing Dose: Give a good…

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